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Hi, My name is Misty I am a 28 year old mother of...

23 Feb 2013

2 months pre

Hi, My name is Misty I am a 28 year old mother of 3, my son is 7 and I have 2 daughter 5&3. I gained a ton of weight with each pregnancy. When I had my youngest I was just shy of 250lbs. Since then I have worked hard to get to 175lbs. I'm 5'8 and my goal is 150-160lbs. I had 3 C-sections all three had different incisions. I have the sexy apron look going on in the front.(the fat and extra skin that hangs over) I have some hanging saggy boobs also. So I will be having a nice new set of those as well. And a little lipo of the flanks and outer thigh. A total body contour transformation. I am super nervous about the surgery and the recovery but think it will be all worth it. I will post before pics 1 week prior to my surgery.

My surgery is being pushed back one day. My Doc....

5 Mar 2013

1 month pre

My surgery is being pushed back one day. My Doc. is going to be speaking at a conference. I think about having the surgery every day...I know I can handle the pain my biggest fear is not waking up. I have decided to stay at a hotel with my husband the 1st night after the surgery. Don't want to freak my kids out, and I have to see the Doc. the next day. My house is about 45 min away. I have my homework from the Doc. still, I have to go to a store and try on a non padded bra, with the 3 different sizes I like, and I have to do a procedure called "the dip" to determine the volume difference in my boob's, seeing as one is larger then the other...

Well I have had a crazy few weeks. My husband got...

27 Mar 2013

19 days pre

Well I have had a crazy few weeks. My husband got a awesome opportunity to move up in his career, but we to relocate. I now live much closer to my surgeon, which is really nice.I had to push my surgery date back a week, so I can unpack, and organize our new home. I am so super excited to go to my pre op on Thursday next week, I think it will make this feel like its really happening. I am so excited!!!!! The amount of money it cost is sinking in for sure, I have never spent anything close to this on just myself. My husband is being really supportive about not making me fell guilty. Also I cant decide on what size implants to get. I have friends who went to big, ones who wish they went bigger.....so I cant decide!!!!????? I will definitely be checking out more of every ones stories on here to better help me prepare.

Tomorrow is my pre op I am so excited!! It was...

1 Apr 2013

14 days pre

Tomorrow is my pre op I am so excited!! It was supposed to be Thursday but my sister in law is having my niece that day. Inland cosmetic is so great about working with my schedule! Gotta go get a big fat cashiers check tomorrow... yikes! I hope it all well worth it! I have to do a dip test tonight to determine the volume difference of my boobs, that should be entertaining. I am going to write down a list of questions to ask and make notes while I'm there about things I will need for after. If anybody has any awesome tips I would sure love to hear......

I had my pre op today! Wow it was a lot of info. I...

2 Apr 2013

13 days pre

I had my pre op today! Wow it was a lot of info. I am so anxious....They did my before pics, what a humbling experience, made me all the more excited to get my body all beautified! My surgery is all paid for now it's just getting the prescriptions filled a few after care items and make sure the house is ready, turn the down stairs into my living quarters for a week. I AM SOOOOOOOOOO FREAKIN EXCITED. I don't think I am going to be nervous till the night before/morning of. Going to post before pics on Monday. I am also excited to spend this Sunday taking the kids to Disneyland... :0)

Just posted 1 week before pics, can't believe I am...

6 Apr 2013

9 days pre

Just posted 1 week before pics, can't believe I am doing this, but I also can't wait to post the after pics!

I am seriously confused about implant size. I want...

7 Apr 2013

8 days pre

I am seriously confused about implant size. I want a nice full C. I was given 2 different options for implant size. 420cc, 250cc, and 475cc. I thought I was going to go with the 420cc but now a week out from surgery I am thinking I won't b big enough with that size. does anyone have any ideas on how to decide. It's a behind the muscle also.... running out of time to decide. Also I went and tried on swim suit bottoms, to bring in and show the Doc. for incision guidelines......let's just hope and pray this surgery can b a total miracle, cuz the bottoms are so not gonna happen if it ain't!

Just talked with my PS office, I have to be there...

12 Apr 2013

3 days pre

Just talked with my PS office, I have to be there at 6:45 am Monday morning. HOLY COW....this is really happening, so freaking excited! Trying not to be nervous but I think that's just a given. It's crazy how many thoughts go through your head when you are just a couple days out from surgery. I really hope it all turns out good. I trust my PS but u just never know. It better be worth the $$$!!!! If I complain about my body after this is all said and done my husband will freak out! He can't wait for me to be happy with my body. All the stress of this made me start late, so now I have that going on right now, so just imagine what my emotions are like.....Gonna b a long couple days.

So, I just realized my husband is the best man in...

12 Apr 2013

3 days pre

So, I just realized my husband is the best man in a wedding exactly 1 month after my surgery. I usually heal pretty fast and have high hopes to with this surgery. Anybody have any info on where they were 1 month out????

I am so freaking out! Can't believe it's happening...

14 Apr 2013

1 day pre

I am so freaking out! Can't believe it's happening tomorrow!! I can't wait for it to be done, so I can stop being nervous about surgery and just get through recovery. Gonna go get my bags packed so I can take that off my list of things to worry about!

Well the time has come.....I am so ready to b done...

14 Apr 2013

1 day pre

Well the time has come.....I am so ready to b done with surgery! Please let me get a few hours of sleep. Good night!

So I am 3 days PO. Everything is going pretty...

18 Apr 2013

3 days post

So I am 3 days PO. Everything is going pretty good, considering what I have put my body through. The pain has been manageable. I am just very sleepy. The surgery went great, they predicted I was going to be under for around 7.5hours. It only took 6. Very strange feeling walking into the OR looking around and then being woke up in recovery. I got to peek the next day, when my PS took the bandages and garment off to check everything out. I think it will all look amazing when the swelling is gone and my new boobies settle down and soften. I was told they took 2.5lbs of loose skin, and they took about 1000cc's of fat when the did the lipo. I have a 450cc implant in my left side and a 510 in the right side. I liked the look of the 420, so they said I needed to go with the 452 since they were going behind the muscle. I can't wait to get rid of the 2 drains, those r a pain! I will post pics in the next couple days.

So I haven't used pain meds since 9pm last night,...

19 Apr 2013

4 days post

So I haven't used pain meds since 9pm last night, not bad considering I was only 3 days PO. I had to break down and take some this evening around 5. Mt back hurts so bad!! The gas pains I have are excruciating. I have only been able to pass gas 2x's. So frustrating, does anyone have any advise or tips for me. I have been on stool softeners since day one. Anything advise would b helpful!

Slept really good last night, Still have bad gas,...

20 Apr 2013

5 days post

Slept really good last night, Still have bad gas, no #2. I just drank some smooth move tea, really hoping that will clean me out. I am so swollen, my PS said he promises it will subside and it will be flat. I trust him, I hope it doesn't take too long. All I know is it's already 100x's better then B4. If all it's gonna do is getter .....then I know I will say 100% worth it.

8 days PO... I am feeling great, can't believe I...

23 Apr 2013

8 days post

8 days PO... I am feeling great, can't believe I am only one week PO and doing so well. No more pain meds, just the swelling. I went to my one week PO visit and had the tape replaced and one drain removed. That was awesome, I will get the other one out along with most of my stiches removed on Monday of next week. I am so not liking the be patient the swelling will go away. Doc says they will not do measurements or pics until around 6 weeks, because by then about 70% of swelling should b gone. Very happy to be doing as well as I am! I will post new PO pics tomorrow.

10 days PO. WOW! I am thinking I should NOT have...

25 Apr 2013

10 days post

10 days PO. WOW! I am thinking I should NOT have stepped on the scale! I am 10lbs heavier then before surgery! I really really hope it's all swelling, I was expecting to be about the same weight, not heavier. Crazy! I swear I should have a nursing baby or something, I get the feeling off and on all day of that engorged your milks here and leaking, I have actually checked several times to make sure I am not leaking....so weird! I am feeling better today, besides the scale scare. Happy to b one day further into recovery.

Has any one ever had "burning mouth syndrome" from...

25 Apr 2013

10 days post

Has any one ever had "burning mouth syndrome" from getting dry mouth because of pain meds or possible trauma to inside of mouth from the local anesthesia?? I love spicy food! Ever since surgery I haven't been able to eat anything spicy, when I went to brush my teeth I felt like I was using acid to clean them! Hurts so bad!

I am 2 weeks PO..... Yesterday I got my drain and...

30 Apr 2013

15 days post

I am 2 weeks PO..... Yesterday I got my drain and stiches removed, soooo happy about that! Can't really complain about anything, OTHER then the lovely swelling. I wont even post a side view pic because it's ridiculous. The nurse told me yesterday the hardest part of recovery is waiting. Next Wed, I am going to have the ultrasound done to help with the swelling, I knew this would b an issue for me, it has my whole life. I have been wearing a maxi skirt for like 2 weeks now, just not comfortable in my clothes yet. I am excited to shop for a dress next week to wear to a wedding in Carmel, although I may not be in a smaller size yet, My shape is so much better. Under my right boob is way more swollen then the left, gonna talk with Doc about this, I hope it will all b ok. I hope everyone is happy and doing well! I am posting my 2 week pic also.

Jacob Haiavy (Inland Cosmetic)

Very good reviews and he has specialized in body contouring. I went to a couple consultations and I liked him and the staff the best. I felt most comfortable there.